Prenatal and Postnatal Care: A Woman-Centered Approach

Prenatal and Postnatal Care: A Woman-Centered Approach

The second edition of the comprehensive and award-winning text on prenatal and postnatal care The updated edition of Prenatal and Postnatal Care offers a comprehensive text for the care of the woman during the childbearing year. The expert author team presents information needed to master foundational knowledge in anatomy, physiology, psychology, culture, and structure of preconception, prenatal and postnatal care, and the management of common health problems in the childbearing year. This edition has been revised throughout and contains 6 new chapters on the following topics: prenatal ultrasound, triage of the pregnant woman, assisting women to development confidence for physiologic birth, pregnancy after infertility, oral health, and issues around diversity and inclusion in prenatal and postnatal care.  Additional highlights include new and updated content on pregnant women in the workplace, prenatal genetic testing, trauma-informed care, and transgender pregnancy care. The second edition also includes commonly used complementary therapies and offers more detailed information on shared decision-making and planning for birth. Prenatal and Postnatal Care: Provides expanded faculty resources with case studies and test questions for each chapter Offers a comprehensive text that covers essential aspects of prenatal and postnatal care of the childbearing woman Builds on the edition that won the Book of the Year award from the American College of Nurse Midwives (ACNM) in 2015. This revised, authoritative text is an ideal resource for midwifery, nurse practitioner and physician assistant students, and healthcare providers working with pregnant and postpartum women.

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The second edition of the comprehensive and award-winning text on maternity care.

The current edition. Pre and post birth care. There is a comprehensive text for the care of the woman during the childbearing year. The information presented by the expert author team is needed to master the basics of biology, psychology, culture, and the management of common health problems.

There are six new chapters in this edition that deal with issues of diversity and inclusion in prenatal and postnatal care. New and updated content on pregnant women in the workplace, genetic testing, and trauma-informed care are some of the highlights. The second edition has information on shared decision-making and planning for birth.

Pre and post birth care.

  • Provides expanded faculty resources with case studies and test questions for each chapter
  • Offers a comprehensive text that covers essential aspects of prenatal and postnatal care of the childbearing woman
  • Builds on the edition that won the Book of the Year award from the American College of Nurse Midwives (ACNM) in 2015.

The revised, authoritative text is an ideal resource for healthcare providers working with pregnant and postpartum women.

From the Back Cover

The second edition of the comprehensive and award-winning text on maternity care.

The current edition. Pre and post birth care. There is a comprehensive text for the care of the woman during the childbearing year. The information presented by the expert author team is needed to master the basics of biology, psychology, culture, and the management of common health problems.

There are six new chapters in this edition that deal with issues of diversity and inclusion in prenatal and postnatal care. New and updated content on pregnant women in the workplace, genetic testing, and trauma-informed care are some of the highlights. The second edition has information on shared decision-making and planning for birth.

Pre and post birth care.

  • Provides expanded faculty resources with case studies and test questions for each chapter
  • Offers a comprehensive text that covers essential aspects of prenatal and postnatal care of the childbearing woman
  • Builds on the edition that won the Book of the Year award from the American College of Nurse Midwives (ACNM) in 2015.

The revised, authoritative text is an ideal resource for healthcare providers working with pregnant and postpartum women.

About the Author

The editors have many years of experience in women’s health clinical practice, education, and scholarship. Robin G. Jordan is a person. A PhD, CNM, FACNM is a certified nurse-midwife. She teaches in the Nurse-Midwifery/WHNP programs at Georgetown University. She has a special focus on women’s health and health policy.

Cindy L. A PhD, CNM, FACNM is a certified nurse-midwife. She is an Associate Professor in the Nurse-Midwifery/WHNP programs at Georgetown University. She works for two practices that care for Amish women in Ohio.

Karen Trister Grace. CNM is a certified nurse-midwife. She teaches in the Nurse-Midwifery/WHNP programs at Georgetown University. She is working on a research project on reproductive coercion at the school of nursing.

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#114,700 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #13 in Perinatology & Neonatology (Books) #18 in Pediatric Perinatology & Neonatology #21 in Exercise & Fitness for Pregnancy

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